Table 7.
Medications Used Among Diabetic Patients Compared Between Those with and without DR
| Medication | No DR (N = 737) | DR (N = 393) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insulin | 271 (36.8%) | 247 (62.8%) | <0.001 |
| Insulin use only | 94 (12.8%) | 70 (17.8%) | 0.016 |
| Insulin plus oral antidiabetic drugs | 177 (24.0%) | 177 (45.0%) | <0.001 |
| Oral antidiabetic drugs | |||
| 1 drug | 193 (26.2%) | 86 (21.9%) | 0.112 |
| 2 drugs | 249 (33.8%) | 134 (34.1%) | 1.000 |
| 3 drugs | 135 (18.3%) | 77 (19.6%) | 0.522 |
| >3 drugs | 31 (4.2%) | 19 (4.8%) | 0.650 |
| Antihypertensive drugs | 530 (71.9%) | 332 (84.5%) | <0.001 |
| Lipid-lowering agents | 618 (83.9%) | 331 (84.2%) | 0.865 |
Note: Data were reported in number (percentage).
Abbreviation: DR, diabetic retinopathy.